MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Memphis police have released pictures of the suspect vehicle in a shooting that injured two people in a parking lot near the Kroger in Whitehaven.
A Memphis Police Department spokesperson said officers responded to a shooting call about 9:25 a.m. Friday, May 10, 2024, in the 4600 block of Elvis Presley Blvd, in a parking lot near the Whitehaven Kroger and Liberty Bank.
MPD said they did not find any victims at that time, but two adult victims, a man and woman, showed up at Methodist South in a private vehicle. At that time, MPD said both victims were in critical condition and transferred to Regional One Hospital, where the man remains in critical and the woman is non-critical.
Investigators said the victims were selling items among a group of vendors in the parking lot ahead of the Mother's Day holiday. Police said before the shooting, the victims had been threatened by a woman who said "she would call her boyfriend to deal with them."
Witnesses told ABC24 the shooting happened following an argument over a parking space.
Investigators said the shooter(s) were in a black SUV with silver rims, silver trim, and tinted windows - possibly a Cadillac Escalade.
MPD said the Liberty Bank in that area was also struck by gunfire.
Anyone with information on the shooting is asked to call CrimeStoppers at 901-528-CASH.
Kroger issued the following statement: At Kroger, we prioritize the safety of our associates and customers. We are deeply saddened to hear about the shooting incident that occurred in Whitehaven, TN. Although it did not take place on Kroger property, we are actively cooperating with local law enforcement to assist with this ongoing investigation.”